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Quantum-8

Quantum-8

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Description

Quantum-8 is a lightweight, high-strength, torque-free 8-strand rope that utilizes Samson’s patented DPX™ fiber technology, which provides superior abrasion and cut resistance with a higher coefficient of friction than other high modulus polyethylene ropes. It floats, grips on a winch or capstan, and has excellent durability. Quantum-8 has an orange Samthane coating for high visibility as well as additional abrasion resistance.

  • Product Code: 863
  • FIBER (CORE/COVER): Dyneema® – Polyester Blend
  • Specific Gravity: 1
  • Splice: 8-Strand Class II

Specifications

Diam. (inch) Circ. (inch) Weight per 100 ft. (lbs) Avg. Strength (lbs) Min. Strength (lbs) Diam. (mm) Circ. (mm) Weight per 100 M (kg) Avg. Strength (kg) Min. Strength (kg) ISO 2307 Strength (metric tons)
1 3 23 64,000 57,600 24 72 34.2 29,000 26,100 29
1 1/8 3 1/2 29.1 85,000 76,500 28 84 43.3 38,600 34,700 38.6
1 1/4 3 3/4 35.9 114,000 103,000 30 90 53.4 51,700 46,500 51.7
1 5/16 4 39.7 129,000 116,000 32 96 59.1 58,500 52,700 58.5
1 3/8 4 1/8 43.5 137,000 123,000 34 100 64.7 62,100 55,900 62.1
1 1/2 4 1/2 51.8 183,000 165,000 36 108 77.1 83,000 74,700 83
1 5/8 5 60.7 220,000 198,000 40 120 90.3 99,800 89,800 99.8
1 3/4 5 1/2 70.4 253,000 228,000 44 132 105 115,000 103,000 115
2 6 92 322,000 290,000 48 144 137 146,000 131,000 146
2 1/8 6 1/2 104 360,000 324,000 52 156 155 163,000 147,000 163
2 1/4 7 116 395,000 356,000 56 168 173 179,000 161,000 179
2 3/8 7 1/8 130 440,000 396,000 57 174 193 200,000 180,000 200
2 1/2 7 1/2 144 485,000 437,000 60 180 214 220,000 198,000 220
2 5/8 8 158 530,000 477,000 64 192 235 240,000 216,000 240
2 3/4 8 1/2 174 580,000 522,000 68 204 259 263,000 237,000 263
3 9 207 686,000 617,000 72 216 308 311,000 280,000 311
3 1/4 10 243 800,000 720,000 80 240 362 363,000 327,000 363
3 5/8 11 289 944,000 850,000 88 264 430 428,000 385,000 428
4 12 369 1,199,000 1,079,000 96 288 549 544,000 489,000 544
4 1/4 13 435 1,399,000 1,259,000 104 312 647 635,000 571,000 635
4 5/8 14 503 1,613,000 1,452,000 112 336 748 732,000 658,000 732
5 15 580 1,842,000 1,658,000 120 360 863 836,000 752,000 836
5 1/4 16 663 2,106,000 1,895,000 128 384 987 955,000 860,000 955
5 1/2 16 1/2 760 2,366,000 2,129,000 134 400 1,131 1,073,000 966,000 1,073
6 18 856 2,615,000 2,354,000 152 456 1,274 1,186,000 1,068,000 1,186

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